Single Panel Portable Storage Component

Abstract

The present invention is a single panel portable storage component for use with a computer housing. The single panel portable storage component is comprised of a flexible fabric panel having upper and lower surface. At least one storage component is located on both a first side and a second side of the upper surface. The storage compartments are positioned so that the single panel portable storage component can be configured in a tri-fold storage configuration. The single panel portable storage component further includes a weight balancing component capable of exerting a force which is counter to the force that may be exerted by an uneven weight distribution of objects placed in the storage compartments.

1 . A single panel storage apparatus for use with a computer housing comprised of:
 a flexible fabric panel having dimensions of 15 to 24 inches in length and 10 to 19 inches in width, said flexible fabric panel having an upper surface and a lower surface;   at least one storage compartment on a first side of said upper surface and at least on storage compartment on a second side of said upper surface, said storage compartment positioned to facilitate a tri-fold storage configuration; and   a weight balancing component capable of exerting a force which is counter to the force that may be exerted by an uneven weight distribution of objects placed in said storage compartment on a first side of said upper surface of said flexible fabric panel relative to the weight of objects placed in said storage compartment on a second side of said flexible fabric panel.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said weight balancing component is a hook-and-eye fabric apparatus comprised of a first panel and a second panel, said first panel having an adhesive backing for affixation to the top surface of a personal computer housing. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes a weight balancing component selected from a group consisting of a lower surface of said flexible fabric panel capable of creating a traction force sufficient to resist movement of the panel, hook structures, counterweights, bungee cords, or any other structure that may be fully enclosed within the single panel structure when it is folded. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which includes a plurality of inner chambers and a plurality of outer chambers for storing accessories. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes a tri-fold storage fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which is capable of being folded in a flat configuration for packaging. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes a grasping component which may be grasped by a user when transporting said apparatus. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes at least one rigid insertion member. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which is further configured to have a shape and color which blends with the walls which surround a personal computer housing. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said storage compartments are capable of holding an accessory selected from a group consisting of type pads, keyboards, computer mouses, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, mp3 players, game controllers, UBS and Ethernet cables, cellular phone cords, chargers for electronic items, and compact discs. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said storage compartments have an aperture adapted for displaying stored objects. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said storage compartments further include flaps capable of concealing said stored objects. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said storage compartments further include closure members to ensure that stored objects are not displaced when said apparatus is transported. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said storage compartments are substantially transparent to allow visibility of stored objects. 
     
     
         15 . A method of making a flexible fabric panel storage apparatus for a personal computer consisting of the steps of:
 cutting a flexible storage panel having dimensions of 15 to 24 inches in length and 10 to 19 inches in width, said flexible fabric panel having an upper surface and a lower surface;   affixing a plurality of compartment panels to said flexible fabric storage panel distributed in a manner which allows the weight of said objects to be substantially balanced over a computer housing and which further allows said flexible fabric panel to be transported in a tri-fold configuration; and   affixing at least one counterweight component to said panel.   
     
     
         16 . The method of making a flexible fabric panel storage apparatus for a personal computer of  claim 15  which further includes the step of matching said flexible fabric panel to the environment in which the personal computer housing is stored for purposes of concealing the appearance of stored objects. 
     
     
         17 . The method of making a flexible fabric panel storage apparatus for a personal computer of  claim 15  which further includes the step of matching said flexible fabric panel to environmental decor for a decorative effect. 
     
     
         18 . The method of making a flexible fabric panel storage apparatus for a personal computer of  claim 15  which further includes the step of attaching a grasping component. 
     
     
         19 . A system for transporting and storing accessories by mounting them on a personal computer housing comprised of:
 a flexible fabric panel having dimensions of 15 to 24 inches in length and 10 to 19 inches in width, said flexible fabric panel having an upper surface and a lower surface;   at least one storage compartment on a first side of said upper surface and at least one storage compartment on a second side of said upper surface, said storage compartment positioned to facilitate a tri-fold storage configuration;   a weight balancing component capable of exerting a force which is counter to the force that may be exerted by a uneven weight distribution of objects placed in said storage compartment on a first side of said upper surface of said flexible fabric panel relative to the weight of objects placed in said storage compartment on a second side of said flexible fabric panel; and   an outer housing having a grasping component into which said flexible fabric panel may be stored when said flexible fabric panel is in the tri-fold position.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  which further includes at least one accessory selected from a group consisting of type pads, keyboards, computer mouses, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, mp3 players, game controllers, UBS and Ethernet cables, cellular phone cords, chargers for electronic items, and compact discs.